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An emotional state Rep. Scott Holcomb criticizes failure to pass Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act

An emotional state Rep. Scott Holcomb criticizes failure to pass Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act

FromPolitically Georgia


An emotional state Rep. Scott Holcomb criticizes failure to pass Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act

FromPolitically Georgia

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Democratic state Rep. Scott Holcomb joins the podcast first to offer an emotional perspective on the Legislature’s failure to pass his Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act, which would provide those whose convictions are overturned with state financial aid to build a new life. 
And Holcomb responds to Gov. Brian Kemp’s declaration on our show that he will never support a full expansion of Medicaid. 
Then, the podcast welcomes Robert Schwartz, leader of the Haley Voters for Biden effort. 
Plus, the hosts discuss the AJC’s exclusive story reporting that President Joe Biden will give the commencement speech at Morehouse College in mid-May. It’s an appearance that has potential benefits as well as downsides. 
  
Links to topics 
Last-ditch effort to pass wrongful conviction compensation fails 
Gov. Brian Kemp on 'Politically Georgia': 'I'm in the "no" camp on Medicaid expansion' 
Morehouse leaders wrestle with potential criticisms of president's speech to grads 
 
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CREDITS  
Executive Producer- Shane Backler 
Producer- Natalie Mendenhall 
Engineer- Matt McWilliams 
Editor- Matt Owen 
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Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and now featuring Tia Mitchell from Washington and broadcast hall of famer Bill Nigut. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. Listen to new shows every Wednesday and Friday morning. Coming this fall the show expands to Monday-Friday live on WABE Radio. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404)526-AJCP‬, and our insiders will answer them on the Friday episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.